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IN HB1364
Bill
Status
1/14/2019
Primary Sponsor
Justin Moed
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AI Summary
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INDOT is prohibited from changing the downtown Indianapolis I-65/I-70 corridor location if changes include above grade walls or additional lanes beyond existing capacity
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Downtown corridor defined as I-65/I-70 interchanges and segments including: I-65 west to West Street, I-70 east to Keystone/Rural Street interchange, I-70 west to West Street, and I-65 south to Raymond Street
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INDOT must consider increasing neighborhood connectivity across the corridor and economic development opportunities when planning any location changes
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Plans to change the corridor location must be submitted to the interim study committee on roads and transportation for compliance review, with recommendations sent to the governor
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Effective upon passage as emergency legislation; sponsored by Representatives Moed, Forestal, and Porter; introduced January 14, 2019
Legislative Description
I-65 and I-70 in Indianapolis. Prohibits the Indiana department of transportation (INDOT) from changing the location of the downtown corridor of I-65 and I-70 if the changes include above grade walls and additional lanes. Requires INDOT to consider increasing: (1) connectivity between neighborhoods and areas of commerce that are divided by the downtown corridor; and (2) opportunities for economic development surrounding the downtown corridor; when developing plans to change the location of the downtown corridor. Requires plans for changing the location of the downtown corridor to be submitted to the interim study committee on roads and transportation (committee). Requires the committee to review the plans for compliance and provide recommendations to the governor. Requires INDOT to consider recommendations from the committee.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
1/14/2019